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OVIA KILLINGS: GOV OKPEBHOLO TALKS TOUGH, VOWS TO BRING PERPETRATORS TO BOOK

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to ensure that those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area are brought to justice. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security in the area. During an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected...

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HOUSE OF REPS OUTBURST: ONUBUN’S KINSMEN LABEL HIM ‘SLEEPING LAWMAKER,’ THREATEN RECALL

The member representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. Marcus Onobun has faced a strong backlash from his constituency following his unguarded outburst at the floor of the Green Chambers on the state of security in Edo State. Expressing strong dismay at his unfounded, false and politically...

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Press Statement from Edo Broadcasting Service

It has come to the attention of the Management of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) that certain government appointees have consistently declined to engage with journalists, particularly those representing EBS. This has significantly hampered our efforts in covering the first 100 days of Governor Okpebholo’s administration. As the fourth estate, the media has a vital role...